Product classification

HS code for Teak timber: 4407.23

Wood, tropical, teak, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed, square dressed, structural, thicker than 6mm.

Classification of teak timber under HS 4407.23

Teak timber (Tectona grandis) is classified under HS code 440723 when it has been sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced, or peeled, and exceeds a thickness of 6mm. This code is specific to tropical woods, with teak having its own dedicated subheading due to its high commercial value and specific botanical properties. The classification depends on the physical state of the wood; it must be more than just a log (which would be 4403) but not yet a finished product or joinery (which would be 4418). The thickness is a critical threshold in the Harmonized System for distinguishing between timber and veneer. Teak is prized for its durability and water resistance, and its classification reflects its status as a high-value tropical hardwood. Under GRI 1 and 6, the classification is determined by the species (teak) and the processing state (sawn lengthwise, >6mm). This code is used to monitor the trade of tropical hardwoods and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Covers
  • Sawn teak planks
  • Teak beams thicker than 6mm
  • Teak scantlings
  • Sliced teak timber for furniture manufacturing
  • Planed or sanded teak boards (provided they are not further worked)
Also under 4407.23
  • Golden Teak decking
  • Burmese Teak planks
  • Indonesian Plantation Teak furniture components
  • African Teak (Iroko) substitutes
  • Indian Teak flooring

Codes often confused with 4407.23

Common mistake. Teak is often misclassified under 440349 if it is still in the rough (logs). If the teak is less than 6mm thick, it must be classified under 440839 as veneer sheets. Another common error is using 440929 for teak that has been continuously shaped (tongued, grooved, or beaded) along any of its edges or faces, which moves it out of the 4407 category.

4403.49Wood, tropical; other than dark red meranti, light red meranti meranti bakau and teak, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated4408.39Wood, of tropical wood; as in Subheading note 2 to this Chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 4408.31, sheets for veneer or plywood, other wood sawn length wise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, not thicker than 6mm4409.29Wood; non-coniferous, other than bamboo or tropical wood, (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed44.07Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm

Top exporters and importers of HS 440723 (the code used for teak timber), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440723 (the code used for teak timber) in UN Comtrade data was Togo, with about 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 39% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 440723, not only teak timber.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Togo* ~$28M
  2. 2 Brazil $24M
  3. 3 Benin* ~$15M

World total: $139M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 India $105M
  2. 2 China $71M
  3. 3 Italy $20M

World total: $271M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM code for teak timber

Brazil classifies teak timber under NCM 4407.23.00: HS 4407.23 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

EU Regulatory Requirements

This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.

This product is covered by the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), requiring operators to exercise due diligence to minimize the risk of placing illegally harvested timber on the EU market.

Questions about teak timber

What is the HS code for Teak timber?

The HS code for Teak timber is 440723 (Wood, tropical; teak, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed, square dressed, structural, thicker than 6mm).

How do I classify Teak timber for customs?

Teak timber is classified under HS code 440723 — Wood, tropical; teak, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed, square dressed, structural, thicker than 6mm. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the HS code for teak wood?

Sawn teak wood thicker than 6mm is classified under HS code 440723.

What is the HS code for teak logs?

Teak logs in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, are classified under HS code 440349.

Which countries are the top exporters of teak timber (HS 440723)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440723 (the code used for teak timber) in UN Comtrade data were Togo (about $28M, 20% of world exports), Brazil ($24M) and Benin (about $15M). World exports came to about $139M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of teak timber (HS 440723)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 440723 (the code used for teak timber) in UN Comtrade data were India ($105M, 39% of world imports), China ($71M) and Italy ($20M). World imports came to about $271M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Is the HS code for Teak timber the same in all countries?

The base HS code 440723 for Teak timber is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.

What is the NCM code for teak timber in Brazil?

In Brazil, teak timber (HS 440723) is classified under NCM 4407.23.00.